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Again, ville lumière will host the second edition of Paris Vegan Day on November 28th, 2010 from 11.00 to 23.30 (www.parisveganday.fr), an excellent opportunity to rent apartments in Paris.
On this day, the emphasis will be placed on promoting the vegan philosophy, which is not only a way of eating, but a way of living and a set of practices under the slogan “we are what we eat.” Vegan culture refers to principles of ethical living, green and healthy, but without sacrificing pleasure, taste and fun. The origin of these philosophical and spiritual motivations can be dated to the sixth century AD, when the philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras, made a plea for a meatless diet and his followers formed a vegetarian community.
It is undeniable that in Western societies the consumption of meat and animal derivatives, in the name of a mythical need for proteins that must be met at any cost, i.e. through the manipulation and mass destruction of animals. Farming practices would make even the most unrepentant sadist blush, and have given rise to diseases, such as the recent mad cow or foot and mouth disease. Others might arise from genetic manipulation, which is still very recent and does not allow us to assert that the increase in certain cancers is linked to these new scientific practices.
These behaviors are seriously affecting our health. It is known that excessive consumption of meat eating is a big mistake, leading to hypertension and arteriosclerosis, as well as lead to a reduction of other nutrients necessary for our body, and may lead some to suffer from nutritional imbalances or organ malfunctions including the kidney and liver. For these reasons, to this day, millions of people around the world follow a vegetarian diet (no meat or fish) or vegan (no animal products, i.e. cheese, milk, butter, and honey).
After the great success of the first edition of the festival “Paris Vegan Day” in 2009, the organizers (non-profit Association “Paris Vegan Days”) decided to propose another event in honor of vegan culture, which is progressively gaining more attention and importance (and followers) in the contemporary world.
This year the festival will not only propose a selection of kitchen products, books and seminars on the vegan theory, but a long series of varied activities, which will also include fashion, health, athletics, and an incredible concert schedule with great musicians vegans!
A Lottery is open to Vegans, and winners will receive several prizes including a box of food and “A Vegan Monde” (the value of 50 euros each), products of “Lush” (30 euros each), nights in the vegan bed & breakfast “The Gentle Gourmet” and cooking classes and shirts, books and more. As part of the festival, photos submitted to the photographic contest “Paris Vegan Day”, will be the day of the festival.
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Translated by: salome antigone
